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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned on Saturday that even limited military action against the country would prompt a response “several times greater”, saying its armed forces were prepared to act, according to Anadolu Agency, which cited the Fars news agency.
IRGC spokesman Hossein Mohebbi dismissed what he called “hostile rhetoric” as largely intended for the media, and said those making threats lacked the ability to carry out an effective operation under current circumstances.
“They know better than anyone that, under the current circumstances, they cannot conduct an effective operation and certainly will not achieve their objectives,” Mohebbi said.
He said any repetition of previous military action would end in defeat.
“Even if the enemy makes a limited move, Iran’s response will be several times greater, given the armed forces’ existing readiness and operational plans,” Mohebbi said.
US Ambassador to Türkiye Tom Barrack said Washington could “absolutely” strike Iran as soon as this weekend, while President Donald Trump said he knew nothing about the possibility raised by his envoy.
“Could there be a strike this weekend? Absolutely,” Barrack said in an interview. Clips of the interview circulated online on Friday. He also serves as US special presidential envoy for Syria and Iraq.
Asked by reporters about Barrack’s remarks and whether he had reversed his position on holding off on possible strikes until after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, Trump appeared surprised.
“That was my ambassador?” Trump asked.
“He’s a pretty powerful man, I guess. Well, if that’s the case, I don’t know anything about it,” he added.
Separately, US media have reported that Washington and Israel developed plans to strike Iran after the midterm elections.
The US-Israeli war on Iran, which began after February strikes, has yet to be settled despite a ceasefire and a memorandum to finalise a peace deal. Differences over navigation in the Strait of Hormuz are the main obstacle.
